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A graphic on Page 3 of the April 3 issue should have said that Nestle is seeking to increase its water withdrawals by 1 1/2 times, not 2 1/2 times. A previous increase had already been approved. It also corrects the number of licensed bottled water producers in the state of Michigan, for which the state supplied erroneous information. This version is correct.

A Deals & Details item on Page 11 of the Feb. 27, 2017 issue contained an incorrect URL for the Detroit Dog Co. website. It is www.detroitdogco.com. The error was discovered after that page went to press, but before the web version was posted.This version is correct.

A story on Page 1 of the Feb. 6 issue reported an incorrect number of refugees taken in by U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Detroit in January. The Dearborn-based agency helped resettle 16 refugee families in January. This version is correct.

A Eureka Report story in the Nov. 14 issue on General Motors Co.'s patent filings should have said that a new mirror technology that combines a mirror and cameras will be available on the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV. This version is correct.

An article on Page 25 of the Nov. 7 edition titled "American Axle to face new risks after Metaldyne grab" misstated the size of the company's board after its acquisition of Metaldyne Performance Group Inc. The board will expand to 11 members with the addition of two designees from American Securities and MPG CEO George Thanopolis. This version is correct.

An article on Page 128 of the Fall 2016 Giving Guide titled "Play the violin or share coffee — Small nonprofits find ways to connect with big foundations" should have said David McGhee used to work for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint and that his title is program director. This version is correct.

A People Spotlight item in the Sept. 26 issue misidentified the gender of Camilo Suero, who recently stepped down as executive director of the Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Suero is a man. This version is correct.

The last names for Lindsey Pollak and Larisa Zade were misspelled and MOCAD's Monster Drawing Rally was incorrectly described in the Sept. 12 article "How to sell tickets to millennials." This version is correct.

An earlier version of this story should have said that arts and cultural funding through the Michigan Council for the Arts and Culture is expected to stay about the same next year. This version is correct.

In an earlier version of this listing, an item about a MedNetOne Health Solutions program incorrectly listed it as new service, omitted that it was recently recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and listed an incorrect location for the business, which has a mailing address in Rochester.This version is correct.This version is correct.

An earlier version of the story on Heather Paquette, Michigan managing partner of KPMG LLP, incorrectly reported the year in which she was named partner. The correct year is 2004. This version is correct.

An earlier version of this story had an incorrect number for the percentage of students who visited 826michigan for after-school tutoring and said they felt more confident completing their homework on site with the nonprofit. The correct percentage is 89 percent. This version is correct

The "Top spenders: Multi-client firms" chart that accompanied the story in the Feb. 8 edition on the business of lobbying should have included the following principal names: The principals of RWC Advocacy are Peter Ruddell, Elizabeth Weihl and Melissa Cupp. Principals of Kelley Cawthorne are Rob Elhenicky, Dave Ladd and David Gregory. This version is correct.

A story in the Feb. 8 issue should have said that an insurance tax credit being claimed by auto insurers in Michigan equates to a 20 percent reduction in insurance tax revenue. This version is correct.

A previous version of this list, published in the 2016 Book of Lists, did not include two significant gifts to Wayne State University in the latter portion of the year, the $40 million gift from Mike and Marian Ilitch for the construction of the Mike Ilitch School of Business, and $7.5 million from Gretchen Valade for the creation of the Gretchen Valade Jazz Center. Purchase and download the correct list here.

The original version of the Mary Kramer column incorrectly stated that Patrick Doyle was CEO of Domino's Pizza at the time of a social media controversy in 2009. Doyle was president at the time, not CEO.

An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Charlie Knoll, as teenager, held a minority stake in an Illinois company. He did not. The incorrect statements have been removed from this version. Read the story.

A Michigan Brief on Page 2 of the Sept. 7 issue gave an incorrect figure for Mylan N.V.'s hostile takeover attempt of Perrigo Co. plc. Mylan's takeover was valued at $32.7 billion before the recent decline in the stock market, MiBiz reported. Read the story

The original version of this story should have said the Detroit Zoo plans to invest $100,000 from its capital budget in the biodigester project. The article incorrectly implied that the Michigan Economic Development Corp. was contributing that money. Read the article

Because of incorrect information supplied to Crain's, an item in the April 20 Deals & Details column incorrectly listed Axion RMS Ltd. as a name change for the Livonia office of Mid American Group Inc. Axion is actually a new company started by former employees of Mid American Group. Read the article

The original version of this article incorrectly stated that Minoru Yamasaki moved to Detroit in 1949, when he actually came to the city in 1945 to join what is now SmithGroup Inc. and left the firm in 1949. He did not immediately form Minoru Yamasaki and Associates Inc. but worked on his own for a while and then with two other former SmithGroup principals at another company before creating his eponymous firm in 1959. Read the article

The original print version of this story about the office building boom of the mid-1980s included two photographs that misidentified the individuals pictured (Steve Morris of Axis Advisors LLC and Doug Etkin of Etkin LLC). Read the story

In the March 2 story "Approaching funding cuts threaten federally qualified health centers," the Wellness Plan Health Centers in Detroit was improperly identified as a federally qualified "look-alike" health center. The Wellness Plan has been certified as a federally qualified health center the past eight years. Read the article

The original version of this story included an incorrect description of the type of units proposed at Blossom Ridge. It should have said that the proposed Blossom Ridge development includes 134 congregate care living units, 60 4-plex ranch units and 44 duplexes, all of which are designed for the elderly and disabled. Read the story

An incorrect photo was used for a Feb. 23 People item about Rana Edgar of the Paint Creek Center for the Arts. A corrected item and photo appeared the following week in the March 2 issue. Read the article

In the original version of this story, the Associated Press erroneously reported that customers could pay to keep an old meter and have it read by hand under a program that enables the utility to automatically track power usage. The program requires all customers to have new meters, but those who opt out would have to pay to have the new meter read by hand. Read the story

The original version of this story had an incorrect title for Genelle Allen's new position. She was named a second assistant executive in Wayne County Executive Warren Evans' administration. Read the article

An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated Kevin Bopp was named CEO and chief communications officer for Associated Community Services, when in fact he is CEO and chief communications officer for Central Processing Services. The story also had retired CEO Ted Widman's name misspelled.

An earlier version of this story indicated few DMC housekeeping employees agreed to move to Sodexo prior to the Feb. 1 deadline. It is not clear how many DMC employees have chosen to work for Sodexo. Read the article

The original version of this story gave an incorrect date for the Michigan CEO Summit. The correct date of the Business Leaders for Michigan event was Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Westin Book Cadillac in Detroit. Read the article

A story on Page 25 of the Oct. 13 print issue (published Oct. 13 online) should have said that a capital campaign by Wayne State University has raised $382.2 million to date. An incorrect number was used. Read the article

The Intellectual Property Law Firms list on Page 19 of the Sept. 29 issue and online should have included Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, Warn Partners PC and Dierker & Associates PC, which all were in a tie with Clark Hill PLC at No. 25. Read this article

An earlier version of this story said that Xerox Corp. has a contract with the city of Oakland, Calif., for meter operations. It should have instead said the contract is for ticket processing. Xerox has meter operation contracts in Los Angeles, Dallas and several other cities. Read the article

This story was changed from an earlier version that indicated the bill had the apparent blessing of Gov. Rick Snyder. Also, an earlier version of this story indicated the legislation would expand the radius for CON bed transfers; in fact, the proposed radius change would be specific to McLaren.

Crain's incorrectly reported on Sept. 11 on Meridian's plans for expansion in Detroit. The original story said that Meridian planned to increase the space in a planned new building by 60 percent, according to sources. In reality, the company no longer plans the new construction project. Meridian instead plans to lease space downtown in one of several unspecified buildings for its growing workforce. Read the article

A story in the Sept. 1 print issue (published Aug. 31 online) on the number of advisers hired by banks for their growing wealth management operations misstated the totals for FirstMerit Bank. The bank has added six financial advisers for a total of 42. Read the article

A fact box in a story published online July 6 should have included Chrysler Group LLC and its $6 million commitment among the funders that are supporting the Detroit Institute of Arts' "grand bargain" but haven't yet said how the funding will be administered if approved as part of Detroit's bankruptcy plan of adjustment. Read the article

The top local executives listed for Lochbridge on Crain's list of the largest Michigan mobile app developers should not have included Compuware Corp. CEO Robert Paul. Lochbridge is Compuware's former professional services division, which was sold to Marlin Equity Partners in January. The corrected PDF is attached to this article

A story published online July 6 should have said Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has current Southfield office space in the Omni Officentre at 26899 Northwestern Highway and at 20500 Civic Center Drive. Corrected article

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Corrections before 2014

Nov. 9, 2011: Cobo board gets funding for renovation

A previous version of this story contained an error regarding the use of money from the Michigan's health and safety fund. It also misstated the maturity date on bonds issued. This version has been corrected on both counts.

A previous version of this story stated that all specialists in the Blues' provider network would get financial bonus payments. This program requires specialty physicians to join physician organizations that are part of the physician group incentive program.

A story on Page 1 of the Aug. 8 issue of Crain's should have quoted James Cadariu, roast master for Bloomfield Hills-based Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Co.,as saying: "In 2004, the price for Sumatra beans on the commodities market was about $1.50 per pound. Now the average is up to $4." The wrong type of coffee bean was named.

Correction: A previous version of this story online incorrectly stated that Vanguard was required to pay a $30 million fine to settle potential violations of the False Claims Act and federal anti-kickback laws. DMC was required to pay the fine.

Correction: A previous version of this story online incorrectly stated the name of the chairman of the Detroit Medical Center's board of directors. The name of the chairman, Steve D'Arcy, appears corrected here.

Correction: A previous version of this entry incorrectly stated Barbara Allushuski's title for the Mackinac Policy Conference and the timeframe for chairing the chamber board. This version has the correct information.

Correction: This story originally referred to Hank Greenberg, the last Tigers' position player to win the American League MVP, without referring to Detroit pitchers who subsequently received the award. The omission has been corrected in this version.

Correction: The data for unnecessary hospitalizations should have been listed as per 100,000, as the article states. The correct number for Detroit is 4.77 per 100,000 and Ann Arbor is 3,17 per 100,000.

CORRECTION: A previous version of this story in print and online said Visteon's core business segments were interiors, electronics and powertrain controls. This is inaccurate. Visteon is focusing on climate controls, not powertrain controls. The current version contains the correct information.

August 9, 2010: Trinity's Chelsea Community Hospital embarks on $60 million renovation

Correction: The previous version of this story incorrectly stated St. Joseph Mercy has five hospitals in Southeast Michigan. St. Joseph Merch has a total of seven hospitals. The other two St. Joseph hospitals are St. Joseph Mercy Oakland in Pontiac and St. Joseph Mercy in Port Huron.

Correction: A previous version of this story indicated that Joucys was an M.D. He's actually a D.O. Also, Medical Network One is based on Rochester, not Troy. This version contains the corrected information.

Correction: A previous version of this story in print and online should have stated that the $300 fee associated with using the OfferSubmission.com system is paid by a buyer only if the deal is closed. This version reflects the correct information.

Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Mary Beth Bolton resigned from Health Alliance Plan of Michigan. In fact, Bolton and HAP mutually agreed to end her employment at the company.

Correction: In a previous version of this story in print and online, First Preferred Mortgage Co. was mistakenly identified as Preferred Mortgage Co. in the first reference. This version contains the correct information.

July 26, 2010: DMC exec works to build 'new model' for physician-hospital organization

Correction: A previous version of this story in print and online should have said that the Detroit Medical Center is the only health care system in metro Detroit without its own physician organization. The story incorrectly stated that it was the only organization with one. This version contains the correct information.

Correction: A previous version of this story in print and online incorrectly stated that Detroit City Council voted against putting on the ballot a measure that would support mayoral control of Detroit Public Schools. No vote was taken.

Correction: A previous version of this story online incorrectly indicated former Wayne State University Provost Nancy Barrett was no longer employed by the university. The version contains the accurate information.

Correction: A previous version of this story online stated Fountain Bistro has been approved for a temporary liquor license and will serve alcohol during special events at the park. This is incorrect. Since Fountain Bistro is a for-profit enterprise, it can not legally obtain temporary liquor licenses. The Detroit 300 Conservancy is the legal owner of the licenses, which to date are still being processed.

Correction: A previous version of this story in print and online incorrectly stated that the three Butzel Long attorneys were elected to the Board of Directors of the Butzel Long firm in Washington, D.C., Butzel Long Tighe Patton. This version reflects the corrected information.

Speaker says opportunities are ripe for suppliers to diversify into medical devicesCorrection: earlier online versions of this story misstated the employer of Maureen Donohue Krauss. This version contains the corrected information.

University of Michigan bond would help complete hospitals, refinance debtCorrection: An incorrect cost was given for the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and Women's Hospital replacement complex in the online version of the Dec. 16 story. The project is expected to cost $754 million. The current version contains the corrected information.

Battery maker A123 Systems Inc. signs 10-year, $13 million lease in RomulusCorrection: A previous online version of this story stated that A123 signed a lease earlier this year for a facility at 38100 Seven Mile Rd. in Livonia. The correct address is 39000 Seven Mile Rd. This version of the story contains the corrected information.

TV stations expect increase in political advertising from court rulingCorrection: A previous version of this story mistakenly reported Marci Ryvicker's place of employment. This version of the story reflects the correct information.

Freddie Mac adds Southwest Housing Solutions to borrower's networkCorrection: An incorrect amount was listed for the Freddie Mac grant made to Southwest Solutions in a previous version of this story online. The Freddie Mac grant is $50,000, not $100,000. This version contains the corrected information.

Supportive climate? Environmental bills get cautious reception from businessCORRECTION: An incomplete description of how pending federal bills to address climate change would encourage the development of the alternative energy industry was published online and in the Feb. 1 print edition. This version contains the correct information.

CEO: Cigna plans to pursue accounts in manufacturingCorrection: In a previous version of this story in print and online, Crain's cited incorrect numbers for Cigna's revenue in 2008 from sister publication Modern Healthcare. This version of the story contains the correct information.

Beaumont CEO Ken Matzick to retire; COO Gene Michalski is successorCorrection: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Ken Matzick is a Vietnam War veteran. This version contains the corrected information.

Correction: A previous version of this story named an incorrect Oakland County Circuit Court judge and said a breach of contract was dismissed, when it was only partly dismissed. It also gave an incomplete description of the judge's ruling.

Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly quoted Share as having said: "In 2012, the specialists who lower costs and improve quality will receive enhanced reimbursement if they contribute to population improved performance."

Clarification: A previous version of this story failed to say that the bankruptcy of Bob Slattery's Midtown Development Group Inc. will not affect the Wilys Overland Loft condominium development, of which Slattery was a partner.

A previous version of this story had incorrect ownership information about Compuspar. Syncreon is majority-owned by GenNx360 Capital Partners. Compuspar, before its sale, was majority-owned by the Serra family.

April 8, 2011: Federal government shutdown won't hurt, unless it lasts a few weeks

A previous version of this story incorrectly reported that a federal government shutdown could halt more than 900 contract awards to companies every business day through the U.S. Army Tacom Life Cycle Management Command in Warren.

An earlier version of this story incorrectly said that a new study by University of Michigan Medical School students has found that DNA from a common stomach bacteria minimizes the effects of colitis in mice.

Sept. 12, 2011: Speculators may use auctions to tie up land essential to Bing plan

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that University of Michigan Professor Margaret Dewar was an author of a report on tax-reverted properties in Detroit.

Dec. 30, 2011: Kmart, Sears closings put landlords in tough spotA previous version of this story incorrectly reported that Eastland Mall was in receivership.Click here to read the story.

Jan. 12, 2012: Detroit Science Center lays off final 5 employees — 'we're out of cash,' trustee saysAn earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that James Issner still was vehicle line executive for Fisker Automotive Inc.Click here to read the story.

Jan. 18, 2012: Military contract managed in Warren at center of Carl Icahn's proxy fight for Navistar-Oshkosh mergerA previous version of this story incorrectly said Navistar has more than 200 employees at its Oshkosh Defense engineering center in Madison Heights. Click here to read the story.

Feb. 1, 2012: Wynnchurch Capital Partners now owns Burtek after U.S. District Court approves saleA previous version of this story contained an incorrect asset sale price for Burtek. This version contains the correct information.Click here to read the story.

Feb. 16, 2012: Detroit Tigers installing scoreboard — 4th largest in baseball — at Comerica ParkThis story was updated to reflect an estimated scoreboard price of $10 million, not $10.5 million.Click here to read the story.

Feb. 21, 2012: Key Plastics sells part of its European operations to Germany's Innovative Components TechnologiesA previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Key Plastics previously acquired plants from Paulman & Crone GmbH. It acquired assets from Paulman and integrated the assets into existing plants.Click here to read the story.

March 30, 2012: Beaumont contracts with Accelion to manage its home health business, plans to hire 100 nursesAn earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that Accretive LLC is partially owned by a subsidiary of Ascension Health.Click here to read the story.

May 16, 2012: New rules allowing sales of more powerful fireworks spark explosion of new retailers across stateA previous version of this story incorrectly reported that the new fireworks law makes Michigan the only state in the Midwest to allow new temporary locations, such as tents, to be set up for the sales.Click here to read the story.

June 25, 2012: Coalition opposes initiative requiring state utilities to generate 25 percent from renewable energy by 2025A previous version of this story incorrectly said Barton Malow Co. supports the ballot proposal.Click here to read the story.

June 22, 2012: Hamilton Chevrolet CEO, Winning Futures founder Sam Cupp dies at 64A previous version of this story incorrectly reported that Sam Cupp died of a heart attack.Click here to read the story.

July 12;, 2012: Big plans for a microbrewery in BirminghamA previous version of this blog had an incorrect spelling for Norman's Eton Street Station.Click here to read the story.

Aug. 8, 2012: Craft breweries barrel along in West Michigan, but could they overindulge on growth?A previous version of this story incorrectly reported that Bell's Brewery Inc. was founded in 1983. Although Larry Bell started a home-brew supply shop in 1983, he started brewing on a larger scale in 1985. In addition, the Comstock production facility did not open in May 2012 but was expanded.Click here to read the story.

Aug. 21, 2012: Study: Proposed 25% renewable energy standard could create 74,000 job yearsAn earlier version of this story should have specified that 74,495 job years -- not jobs -- could be created if voters approve a renewable energy standard proposal.Click here to read story.

Sept. 5, 2012: 2 guys, 1 week, 50 cities: Memories from a Pure Michigan road tripA previous version of this story incorrectly identified the name of the song and the artists involved.Click here to read the story.

Sept. 16, 2012: Is Beaumont on the block?An earlier version of Jay Greene's blog incorrectly stated that Hospital Corp. of America was privately owned. The company went public last year and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange as HCA. Bain Capital and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., who were among the private owners, still hold a 40 percent stake.Click here to read the story.

An earlier version of this story did not explain the 198 percent increase in Smith's total compensation between 2008 and 2010 and incorrectly compared Smith's compensation numbers for those two years.

An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Health Alliance Plan CEO William Alvin received a 21 percent increase in base pay in 2010. Compensation reported for Alvin for 2009 was only for 10 months, given that he joined HAP in March of that year. His base pay did not increase in 2010.